Tag Archives: illustrator

My online author-illustrator friend, Dow Phumiruk has just released a new picture book, Mela and the Elephant, which I love and am reviewing on Friday. Ziyue Chen’s art beautifully enhances Dow’s text, and in my goal to interview as diverse … Continue reading →

You readers must know by now how much I love and admire picture book illustrators. Naturally I am friends with many on FB. When I find myself often liking the work they share, then I know it is time to … Continue reading →

I came across Cheryl’s humorous illustrations of The Rooster Gets Chickenpox by Michelle Andersen recently, and decided to find out more! Illustrator or Author/Illustrator- If the latter, do you begin with words or pictures? Generally I start … Continue reading →

Joanna Marple

In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories.
I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.